2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LA11 CWG
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 162,193 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LA11 CWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 162,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LA11 CWG Mileage History
- 23/10/2023143,122 mi
- 24/10/2023143,128 mi+6 mi
- 15/10/2024152,322 mi+9,194 mi
- 17/10/2024152,355 mi+33 mi
- 04/10/2025162,193 mi+9,838 mi
Average of roughly 9,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA11 CWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (LA11 CWG) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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